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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.34, 138.40 and 66.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.34, 138.40 and 66.69 is: 99.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.34 : 138.40 = 66.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.34/138.40 = 66.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.34x = 138.40 × 66.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.34x = 9,229.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,229.90/92.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.96

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